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artisan bread recipe 4 ingredients

An artisan bread recipe with 4 ingredients is a simple no-knead method using flour, yeast, salt, and water.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine European

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 ½ cups warm water

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast.
  • Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
  • After resting, the dough should be bubbly and soft.
  • Lightly flour a surface and shape the dough into a ball.
  • Let it rest for 30–45 minutes while preheating your oven to 230°C (450°F) with a covered pot inside.
  • Carefully place the dough into the hot pot, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden brown.
  • This artisan bread recipe (4 ingredients) delivers a perfectly crisp crust and soft interior every time.

Notes

You can add herbs, seeds, or olives for extra flavor. Serve warm with butter alternatives, olive oil, or soups.